Max Cross is suffering under the shadow of a life-altering diagnosis he doesn’t dare reveal.

The last thing either of them wants is to spend a weekend away at a therapy camp alongside five other teens with “issues.” But that’s exactly where they are when three masked men burst in to take the group hostage.

The building has no windows. The exits are sealed shut. Their phones are gone. And their captors are on a killing spree.

Riley and Max know that if they can’t get out, they’ll be next—but they’re about to find out that even escape doesn’t equal freedom.

Dangerous (novella prequel to The Summoning). The story of how Derek and Simon came to Lyle House, told from Derek’s point-of-view

Divided (short story, set between The Summoning and The Awakening). Derek and Simon’s adventures while separated from Chloe and Rae in the factory. Also told from Derek’s point of view.

Disenchanted (short story, overlaps part of The Awakening). Simon and Tori continue their journey after Chloe and Derek are left at the truck stop. Told from Tori’s point of view.

Facing Facts (short story set after The Reckoning). Tori discovers who her father is, and Chloe deals with a vengeful ghost. Narrated by Chloe. Previously published in Enthralled.

Belonging (novella set after The Reckoning). Derek’s werewolf family comes to claim him. Told from Derek’s point of view.

This is a Subterranean Press ebook only release. Please note that this is a combination of the two mini-anthologies previously known as “Darkest Powers Bonus Pack” 1 & 2.

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http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/atoning/#commentsWed, 28 Jan 2015 13:43:26 +0000http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/?p=1716Continue reading →]]>Chloe and Derek have adjusted to life in Badger Lake. It’s not perfect, but it’s safe and they’re learning the skills they’ll need when it comes time to make a decision about their futures. They’re comfortable and they’re settled . . . until a weekend camping trip with Maya and Daniel reunites them with someone they thought they’d left in the past. Someone Derek really hoped they’d left in the past, because as much as this former friend might want to atone for past mistakes, she’s nothing but trouble.

This is a Subterranean Press ebook only release, containing 4 original illustrations. Please note that Atoning is a novella, not a full-length novel (it’s about one-third as long as the books)

The second of three Otherworld anthologies pulling together previously published stories along with new material. While the contents list is shorter for this one, that’s because it’s all novellas rather than short stories.

Note that the US edition of this has been moved to January 2016. That’s a scheduling decision by the publisher, not the result of any delay on my end. The Canadian and UK editions will be available in early October, as planned.

Rayne and Braeden live in a world decimated by war and famine, a world where survivors take refuge in fortresses, protecting themselves against a land overrun by hybrids—the horrific results of wartime genetic modifications—and the branded—roving bands of supernatural outcasts. When Rayne exposes Braeden as a werewolf, she’s lauded as a hero. But it’s actually just the first step in their desperate bid for freedom.

Life SentenceAs other Cabals look to vampires for the cure to mortality, Daniel Boyd sets his sights on the “other” undead: zombies. Of course, finding volunteers for his experiments proves a bit of a challenge, but when a man only has six months to live, he’s willing to break a few rules.

Last Stand
In the aftermath of a zombie virus outbreak, a troop of soldiers fights to save their people from extinction. But there’s something a little different about this particular group of survivors.

Thirteen-year-olds Matt, Laurie, and Fen have beaten near-impossible odds to assemble their fellow descendants and champions of the Norse gods, coming face-to-face with trolls, fire-breathing monsters, and even death. Now they have to tackle their most epic quest of all: stopping the apocalypse in its tracks. They’ll need all their strength and wits—and each other—in order to defeat the fierce monsters and obstacles that await.

But when they learn that Matt must go into the final battle alone and Fen and Laurie are pulled in other directions, the friends have to accept that they can’t take this journey together. Matt, Laurie, and Fen will each have to fight to be true to themselves and one another, and to survive. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, there isn’t a lot of room for mistakes—and to save the world, each of them must learn what it really means to be a Champion.

The stakes couldn’t be higher in this action-packed and thrilling conclusion to The Blackwell Pages trilogy.

Gabriel’s Gargoyles – (Cainsville short story, Gabriel Walsh as 10 year old narrator.) Cainsville was where a boy could walk the streets safely at any time, day or night. Where everyone was genuinely glad to see you, and didn’t think you were odd if you wanted to keep to yourself. Because Cainsville was odd, too. For one thing, there are the gargoyles. Unlike the others, Gabriel doesn’t believe the carven creatures came to life to protect the town. It’s up to a boy to protect himself. Now he’s determined to find the last hidden gargoyle by winter Solstice. He’s also determined to get the perfect gift for his great-aunt Rose. And when Gabriel Walsh sets goals, he achieves them…one way or another.

The Puppy Plan (Otherworld novella, 9 year old Logan Danvers as narrator.) When Logan finds an puppy abandoned by the roadside a few days before Christmas, he knows it’s a sign. His sister Kate wants a dog more than anything. Their parents aren’t completely opposed to the idea. It’s just a bad time. A really bad time. Maybe next year. But now there’s this puppy in need of a home and a girl in need of a pet… So how does a boy who always plays by the rules give his sister what she wants most?

Please note: these are stories, not novels.

Note: the link below for Payhip allows you to purchase directly from me. You’ll get the mobi file (Kindle) plus the epub file (Kobo, iBooks) plus the PDF (which can be read from any computer if you don’t have an e-reader.)

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http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/deceptions/#commentsTue, 30 Sep 2014 00:31:01 +0000http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/?p=1615Continue reading →]]>Olivia’s life has exploded. She’s discovered she’s not only adopted, but her real parents are convicted serial killers. Fleeing the media frenzy, she took refuge in the oddly secluded town of Cainsville. She has since solved the town’s mysteries and finds herself not only the target of its secretive elders, but also her stalker ex-fiancé.

Visions continue to haunt her: particularly a little blond girl in a green sundress who insists she has an important message for Olivia, one that may help her balance the light and darkness within herself. Death stalks Olivia and the two men most important to her, as she desperately searches to understand whether ancient scripts are dictating their triangle. Will darkness prevail or does Olivia have the power to prevent a tragic fate?